1 The Uhu Sleeps Only During the Day 7:28
2 Joachim Is Our Friend 11:33
3 Beetles on the Head 5:06
4 Waldi on the Castle Steps 8:56
5 Andulko Safarova 5:05
Karel Velebny - Clarinet (Bass), Sax (Tenor), Vibraphone
Jiri Stivin - Flute, Recorder, Sax (Alto)
Ludek Svabensky - Piano
Karel Vejvoda - Bass
Josef Vejvoda - Drums
AMG:
"An early (1967) example of European free improvisation, Karel Velebney's SHQ on occasion feels a little tentative in comparison to full-on fearless explorations like the work of Peter Brötzmann or Fred Van Hove. Although there are several free passages, especially on the largely solo opener "The Uhu Sleeps Only During the Day," the rhythm section of pianist Ludek Svabensky, bassist Karel Vejvoda, and drummer Josef Vejvoda largely sticks to basic post-bop rhythms that rein in Velebney's bass clarinet and tenor saxophone and Jirí Stivín's woodwinds. As exploratory post-bop goes, this is often very good stuff, particularly on the closing "Andulko Safarova," which has the graceful, floating quality of one of Gil Evans' more exotic scores, and the swinging "Joachim Is Our Friend." But given the label, time, and place involved, curious listeners might expect something more extreme, and such people might be disappointed."
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